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EX03 PUU

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,396 mi
Last recorded78,396 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 PUU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 78,396 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded near to acceptable limit ,recommend replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 78,391 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded near to acceptable limit ,recommend replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,210 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 78,056 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,955 miles

various suspension components corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 31 Oct 2022 77,955 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

various suspension components corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various suspension components corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 9 Nov 2021 77,893 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various suspension components corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,828 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 77,828 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 77,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also causing some fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 77,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also causing some fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

due to condition of lens, unable to determine operation of nearside headlamp levelling device

Pass 3 May 2018 76,715 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamps lenses deteriorated effecting beam patterns down to legal limit ,recommend early replacement

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2018 76,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamps lenses deteriorated effecting beam patterns down to legal limit ,recommend early replacement

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty

Pass 8 May 2017 75,555 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated /beam patterns poor [near legal limit]

metal brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses becoming rusty

Fail 4 May 2017 75,548 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to neaside front flexi hose [behind inner mudguard] (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated /beam patterns poor [near legal limit]

metal brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses becoming rusty

Pass 3 May 2016 74,938 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 74,938 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 74,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 72,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,761 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 62,031 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 54,949 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2006 29,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advice tracking and front tyres to back

nail in tyre

near side front

Pass 5 May 2006 29,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advice tracking and front tyres to back

nail in tyre

near side front

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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EX03 PUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX03 PUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX03 PUU registered?

EX03 PUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is EX03 PUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 PUU shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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